So by this editorial I take it you think the merger of the two DDA boards in Ypsilanti is a good idea, yes?

If the city can't put together two volunteer boards to save money in overhead costs, meetings, lawyers, service contracts, minutes and reports, and accounting, then there is little hope for other mergers and regionalization efforts by school boards and local units of government to ever be successful.

If you don't like the fees, monthly rent, or condition of the apartment. Don't rent.

Buy a house, live in the dorms, or stay at home and commute. There are plenty of great apartments outside Ann Arbor, with move in specials and free rent and amenities like free parking, a club house, pool, and free WiFi.

It seems it is easier to whine and complain than vote with your feet and pocket book and rent somewhere else.

This has nothing to do with first amendment. The CDC has a contract with the City to operate two parks. If the city is not happy with how the CDC is doing things, they have, at their option, the ability to cancel the contract.

The CDC can go ahead and have their event, they would have to apply for a permit, and pay all the fees that any of the other dozen festivals that happen every year.